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I was just gifted a Pyle PD3000BA Pre-Amp. I have an old set of 240watt audio/video monitors(I have no clue what that actually means) they have one large(maybe 12-16 inch) speaker, and two smaller speakers in each enclosure. They have the typical speaker wire clamp connections on the back, as well as 2 connections that would fit a cord from a guitar or microphone. I believe I will need to purchase an amp to make it all work together, but I am still clueless on how to set it up. It appears that the optical cable plug on the preamp is an output only. So I would have to use an aux to rca adapter to get the input from my tv. Then hook up an amp to the speaker output from the preamp, then from the amplifier to the speakers? I can add pictures tomorrow to help clarify things. I’m honestly not super into audio quality and volume, but I see this as an opportunity to learn a bit about technology that I know nothing about. I also do not have an amp yet and am open to budget suggestions. And any advice or knowledge you can share on speaker wire is greatly appreciated.

I am going to be getting the scarlett solo preamp for an AT2020 in a couple weeks, and i was wondering to anyone that actually has it, can you play music through the 6.25mm jack that is supposed to be for instruments while using the XLR for a mic?

Will these two work together? If yes, how do I connect them to source and headphones/speakers? FX-Audio DAC-X6 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-DAC-X6-fever-HiFi-amp-USB-Fiber-Coaxial-Digital-Audio-Decoder-DAC-24BIT-192-Free/32259251491.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.9.XXwv3B&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10068_5010019_10136_10137_10060_10138_10155_10062_437_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_303_100031_10099_10103_10102_10096_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10084_10083_10119_10080_10082_10081_10110_519_10175_10111_10112_10113_10114_10182_10078_10079_10073_5030019_10123_10120_10189_142-10120,searchweb201603_16,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=0d6b6300-8965-485e-a41d-5c3a2f2c6785&algo_expid=6c565cd9-5ccd-4fc3-a176-68d7d6f439b4-1&algo_pvid=6c565cd9-5ccd-4fc3-a176-68d7d6f439b4 FX-Audio Tube-01 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-New-Feixiang-FX-AUDIO-TUBE-01-DC12V-1A-Bile-Preamp-Tube-Amplifier-Buffer-6J1-HIFI/32649288892.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.41.XXwv3B&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10068_5010019_10136_10137_10060_10138_10155_10062_437_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_303_100031_10099_10103_10102_10096_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10084_10083_10119_10080_10082_10081_10110_519_10175_10111_10112_10113_10114_10182_10078_10079_10073_5030019_10123_10120_10189_142-10120,searchweb201603_16,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=0d6b6300-8965-485e-a41d-5c3a2f2c6785&algo_expid=6c565cd9-5ccd-4fc3-a176-68d7d6f439b4-8&algo_pvid=6c565cd9-5ccd-4fc3-a176-68d7d6f439b4

Hi, any audiophiles here? I'm looking to get a turntable setup running, preferably compatible with my pc and maybe a TV in the future. My budget is around €700-800. Also if relevant, i'm located in Europe. I have been looking at the Audio Technica AT-LP120, and i'm fairly certain this is what i'll be getting. I was suggested NAD PP2e as pre-amp, but it doesn't seem to have any volume control, which i would like. As for the speakers, I've been looking at the Yamaha HS7 and HS5, but i can't decide if HS7 is too big a speaker for a 3x3m room (will probably get a little bigger in the future) How do i connect my pc and turntable to the speakers? Is it possible? If so, what do i need? And is there anything i should avoid?

I was thinking of getting the Audio Technica M50X and was wondering what preamp would go best with it but also idealy be under £50 ($63.44).

I want better sound quality than what my laptop audio out port provides. My primary purpose is listening to music and watching movies with my external swans m10 speakers. I plan to upgrade my speakers as well in the future. But that is a separate topic. My budget is $200 and on amazon I find 3 different types of products 1) DAC - https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/electronics/3224445011/ 2) Audio Interfaces/Preamps - https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/musical-instruments/11973691/ , https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/electronics/11974581/ 3) External Sound Cards - https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/pc/3015427011 In DAC, I like the Audioengine D1, in Audio Interfaces I like the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and in External Sound Cards I like the Creative Sound BlasterX. All of them seem to do the same thing with the Audio Interfaces providing additional recording capabilities. Which among these will provide the best sound quality to my external speakers?

Hey everyone. After million of years neglecting the audio aspect of my workstation, I now want to invest in a decent audio set up. That said I'm not made out of money, therefore I'd be interested in purchasing a unit which would work both as a decent preamp for microphones and headphones, while also having XLR inputs and whatnot; all without breaking the bank. Maybe even some light music production (as simple as plugging in a synth into the computer and record). I am willing to go both with external or internal solutions (maybe an external solution could also be used with my laptop, but isn't it worse than a built-in card installed on the mobo?). IT'S VITAL THE UNIT WORKS ON MACOS, AS I HAVE A HACKINGTOSH AS MY MAIN WORKSTATION. I am no sound engineer, so I'm only interested in a decent but fairly priced unit which would do the job, wuthout going overboard with features I couldn't even know how to take advantage of. I'm mostly interested in music reproduction, audio recording ecc, but I also like a bit of gaming here and there (no priority though). Thank you

So, i wanted to improve my audio experience in my PC setup. I'm getting Sennheiser HD650 (that is already confirmed) and i was also thinking about getting better microphone. I stumbled by Audio-Technica AT2035 - veeery good deal. Now, i would need to power all this up. Because i'm using laptop - it has to be external (built-in sound card is garbage) via USB and it should be (preferably) all-in-one. Now - because of how high impedance is on HD650 and XLR microphone input - i basically can't find anything in reasonable price for consumer use. So, do you have any recommendations? Or will it be way too much of a hassle and should i switch to something like Blue Yeti or ModMic (in case of modmic i would still need external microphone input). Thank you for any advice.

I have a cisno BM-800, it's a condenser microphone with a 2.5mm output. It's really quite so I have to boost it really high and it ends up being really fuzzy. My friend says I need an external sound card. Should I get a preamp, sound card or what? Any suggestion would help.

Hello! I want to buy this on ebay, but it has 3 configurations, which one is best and why? whats is the difference? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Douk-Audio-HiFi-Preamplifier-Treble-Middle-Bass-Tone-Controller-Stereo-Pre-Amp/282603114088?hash=item41cc754e68:m:mNpQZ0X7_Nq2PXUhF7jg62g Thanks

I have a usbpre2 pre amp from sound Devices and when I try to play music randomly in the song you can hear some sort of decoding sound. It’s sounds like a electronic gargle and it won’t go away. I also have iTunes set at 44.1k the pre amp set at 44.1k and the computer set at44.1k. Any suggestions to fix this issue

Hi there, I have a small question regarding compatibility with certain headphones and the Fulla 2. http://www.schiit.com/products/fulla-2 Specifically the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro. This headphone has an Impedance of 250 Ohms and a sensitivity of 96 dB. That would mean that you need roughly 25 mW to power this headphone (110 dB). On the site of the Fulla 2 I found this in the spec tab: Maximum Power, 16 Ohms: 550mW Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 360mW Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 230mW Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 40mW Now, it seems like the Fulla 2 would be compatible, but am I correct? Thanks in advance,

So here is what I have so far. I have my AT2020 plugged into a Neewer NW-100 phantom power supply that then plugs into my sound card's input. The problem is that the output going from the phantom power supply to the sound card is not line level (too low), so I need to use the sound card's microphone boost feature, which also boosts noise. I don't want to use the mic boost because of noise, so I want a physical, external preamp that boosts the microphone to line level so I can avoid using mic boost and therefore be eliminating noise. Here is my problem. I can't seem to find a microphone preamplifier that doesn't cost a limb and/or offers an arbitrary set of features that I may not ever take advantage of. I just need a simple device that takes an unamplified signal (XLR) and spits out a low noise line level signal that I can use for awesome low noise recording. I can't see why such a simple device that serves one purpose and does one thing would cost more than $50, so please find me a solution below that $50 budget. I don't really have a preference for solid states or tubes, I just want something. TL;DR, find a microphone preamp that takes an unamplified XLR and outputs line level in any adaptable form factor for less than $50.

Hello, Just now I was going to do some recording but as I was doing audio pre-tests, It was hissing real bad. Ive recorded audio with my Mic and Ive had a real nice clean sound, what Is happening/Have I done anything? I use an Audio Technica AT2020 Cardinoid with an M-Audio M-Track MkII. It has phantom power etc.... Thanks for any help!

So, I am at another impasse as it happens extremely, horribly, daily--often. It happens a lot pretty much. So, the Microphone / Condensers in question are the: Sennheiser MK4, Audio-Technica AT4040, and the AKG C214. The purposes for these microphones is actually just for general use scenario's involving skype, and other chat mediums, but also possibly streaming in the future(because whim), overkill likely, but I'm obsessive with quality, and have pretty much searched everywhere taking in comparisons, but would happily like to ask you all on your opinions if you've heard, own, or have compared them before! As well while being here I may as well ask about any recommended pre-amps. I've been considering a Focsurite 2i4 for whichever one I choose, but have considered a Line6 UX2 Pod interface as well, any further suggestions are appreciated as well as all input or feedback is appreciated. So, thank you all kindly.

Good morning, Ref: Voip, podcasting and speech recording Have updated my Linux box with an i7 chip and am about to purchase a motherboard. Will an additional investment in a high-end mobo, chipset or related card improve audio quality? Am (not) concerned about listening to music or playing games. But (only) to improve the quality and transmission of my voice. Specifically, my goals include: Improve Skype Voip (broadcast quality), Achieve minimum, but acceptable level professional podcast, and Speech recording. In March (2015) a modest investment will be required to purchase audio equipment. Which will include a professional grade mic, it may may or (may not) also include a; preamp, phantom power, etc., depending on mic which is selected. Since the mobo must be purchased immediately and audio is an important consideration, my questions to this community are threefold: Is there a mobo or chipset with unique audio capabilities that may serve the stated goals? Will a discrete sound card address any of these goals? Lastly, If phantom power is required or a preamp, is there an add-on card which would serve these needs with "acceptable" professional results? Thank-you for considering my questions,

Why This Product? So a while ago I was chilling out listening to some music, and I had to go grab some water since I was sweating balls. I stand up, walk to the bathroom, and YOINK. Well shit, there went my headphones jack in my lappy. I've repaired Laptop parts before, but since this is a couple year old model, I can't find this part anymore. So what do I do now? I know, order a USB sound card! After browsing a couple review sites, I ended up going for the American Audio Genie Pro. It was €40 including shipping and 21% VAT. Image Courtesy of http://www.adjaudio.com/, the creator of the product. Packaging Once it arrived, I immediately noticed something: this box is HEAVY. I know I went for a product that wasn't meant to be used as simply a DAC, but I wasn't expecting this kind of weight. I open the box and grab the product package. It came in one of those plastic things that feel like they're supposed to be able to contain nuclear warheads, cause they can barely be opened. Included in the package came a wall-plug, so you can use it as a preamp for LINE IN, and the Product itself. There are also four Rubber feet. What. Where's the USB cable? So after googling it turns out there's no USB cable included. Oh, right. I read that in one of the reviews. Luckily being a student in engineering I always need USB cables for everything, so I had one lying around. Product After somehow removing the product from that packaging, I take the product out. It feels great. It's an all-steel construction and feels VERY sturdy and looks great. I notice that the knobs for gain/mix/volume feel like very good quality. Solid. Apart from that there's of course an on/off button, that feels satisfying to click (I love buttons), an input switch that enables you to switch input between Phono and Line (which feels satisfying to click), and two LED's tho show input level and if the signal is clipping. There is also a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. On the back is a USB B port, an input for the wall-plug, a grounding thumbscrew, and a Preamp Line In and a Line Out. The USB cable stays in VERY tightly. Nice. First Time Use I plug the other end of the cable in my lappy and the drivers are automatically installed in what was basically immediately. Thank god for plug-n-play devices. There is no need to use the wall-plug when using USB, so that's definitely great. Time to test this bad boy. I plug in my Sennheiser 439 headphones. The jack holds on to the plug firmly, so you won't accidentally unplug it when moving cables or moving around. I dial the MIX knob all the way to CPU so that the incoming signal is 100% from the laptop. Then I dial Monitor Level all the way to 0, so that I won't blast my ears out. I am thankful I did, because this thing can generate some sound! Sound The sound signature is great. Its frequency response is from 10Hz to around 20KHz. I never heard much low-frequency on my laptop's builtin DAC, but with this one it's clearly there, but does not overpower the mids or highs. The highs are nice and crispy, and don't sound hissy or otherwise bad. I'd say this thing sounds about flat; it sounds very balanced. and clean. There is no distortion if you know where your max volume lies. At around 50% my headphones can already be heard downstairs (not loud, just present) when not on my head, but the sound'll be completely clean when listening at this level. Above that, with most loud music, it starts clipping. Clearly this product was designed for higher impedance headphones than mine. The only bad point here is that at complete silence, a small amount of whitenoise can be heard. It's nothing bad at all, and it's not even bad when the volume is cranked up above the clipping point of the headphones. It's most likely an amp thing, but still, it is barely noticeable at volumes you'd listen to music at. When listening to anything, the noise can't be heard at all. Conclusion Had I not needed a headphone jack, I would have never bought a USB DAC. And I am glad I broke that jack. The sound is a big improvement over my lappy's DAC, and the fact that it'll support better headphones when I upgrade in the future is great too. The product is sturdy and works great. It has options I do not need or use, but even with these functionalities it was only €40, so if I knew it sounded like this I would've bought it a long time ago. Verdict This product has a couple of pros and a couple of cons. Let's list them again The Good GREAT build quality Very easy to setup Great audio quality No latency Multiple functions for those wishing to use it as an input or to have different outputs. Great clicky buttons (Just kidding. But it does, though!) Great pricing The Bad On very low volumes, at least on my headphones, the audio is unbalanced with a bias to the right earcup. There is a workaround by simply turning the volume up and turning the MIX more towards Line IN, so it's not too bad. The Ugly Really, no USB cable? Horrible packaging All in all, This product is very worth my money and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good USB DAC. If I had to grade it from 1-10, it definitely gets at least an 8/10. This was my first review, so I hope you guys find this useful.